| Practicing the Jhanas: Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayada W Contributor(s): Snyder, Stephen (Author), Rasmussen, Tina (Author), Pa Auk Sayadaw (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 159030733X ISBN-13: 9781590307335 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2009 Annotation: This is a clear and in-depth description of the jhanas, the traditional Theravadan concentration meditation practices, from two authors who have practiced these meditations in retreat with and under the close guidance of one of the great modern masters. Pa Auk Sayadaw is the abbot of Pa Auk Monastery in Burma. He is considered by many to be the leading teacher of the jhanas. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience. This helpful book will be appealing to anyone who wants to learn more about this type of meditation. The instructions are thorough and detailed and will help even experienced meditators who have done retreats at one of the many popular Buddhist centers where concentration meditation is taught. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Theravada - Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| LCCN: 2009017722 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.54" W x 8.48" (0.48 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Two experienced American meditators explain the stages and techniques of concentration meditation, as taught by the Buddhist master Pa Auk Sayadaw This is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhāna practice, from two authors who have practiced the jhānas in retreat under the guidance of one of the great living meditation masters, Pa Auk Sayadaw. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience. |